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The problem with the "NFL sets the rules" part is that when you take it too far, people get pissed. I'm not sure of the whole history around the players' union, but I wouldn't be surprised if it arose out of the NFL upper management digging in too deep. I can see where the league would want to clean this up to sell more tickets and make the league look more reputable in the public's eye, especially after controversy surrounding concussions and martin-incognito. However I think there could be an unintended consequence of pissing off too many players and creating a new debacle. I think it would've been better left alone. I think they could come up with a more arbitrary rule rather than eliminating one word that the NFL could appeal to in cases of the player calling the referee the n-word.

The NFLPA would look like idiots for trying to defend the use of the "n word" by anyone whether that is right or wrong. It's not a battle worth fighting over. If anyone is going to fight for it, it is going to be members of hip hop culture speaking up against the rule. What effect that has, who knows.

Example- would YOU consider the N word to be acceptable in general public settings?

If not- why do you think that is? Here's a hint- it's the first word of this response.

No, I would not use any type of vulgar language in public and try not to in private. However, common decency can't be legislated and when you give a little, "they" usually take a mile. Where would the line be drawn is all I want to know.

yes, I realize that. Answer me this. You wrote, " to keep just the NFL from getting to be tax exempt"

Why should the NFL be tax exempt when MLB and the NBA are not?

Only the NFL "front office" is tax exempt. Their is NFL properties LLC and NFL enterprises LLC. If the NFL was not a tax exempt organization they still wouldn't pay any taxes because the NFL operates at a deficit. at 3/31/12 the liabilities of the NFL exceeded the assets of the NFL by over 300 million dollars. If it was a LLC they wouldn't pay any taxes anyway. The execs have crazy salaries to keep the league in the red. The league makes all that crazy money but then distributes it to the leagues. The teams are for profit and pay taxes, however they pay tax deductible dues and assessments which reduce their tax liability.

No, I would not use any type of vulgar language in public and try not to in private. However, common decency can't be legislated and when you give a little, "they" usually take a mile. Where would the line be drawn is all I want to know.

The NFLPA would look like idiots for trying to defend the use of the "n word" by anyone whether that is right or wrong. It's not a battle worth fighting over. If anyone is going to fight for it, it is going to be members of hip hop culture speaking up against the rule. What effect that has, who knows.

I think it's a bigger question about freedom of cultural expression, and fighting for autonomy is a worthy cause. 'Merica. I wasn't saying it would be an issue for the NFLPA, I was just using that as an example of struggle between players and upper management. I think there will probably be some outspoken opponents to it though no doubt.

No, I would not use any type of vulgar language in public and try not to in private. However, common decency can't be legislated and when you give a little, "they" usually take a mile. Where would the line be drawn is all I want to know.

Can you give me an example of where "giving" on the N word might cause them to "take" more?

I mean, it really does sound like some people are trivializing the offensive nature of the N word. This isn't some word thy black people suddenly decided would be offensive (which is what you're implying will happen with "next" thing 'they' take)

I think this is the problem...who in society gets to decide what is acceptable? Personally, I don't want society deciding for me, but that is my personal opinion/choice. All these rules change depending on the society you live in, so I need something a little more stabilized than blowing in the wind.